"Ling'er, you're being foolish."
Yan Ruyu thought that Zhao Shuning was just raving because the poison had entered her blood and she was severely injured.
At that time, he really didn't take her words to heart.
Zhao Shuning didn't explain further.
She remembered clearly what the woman in the Mysterious Heaven Realm had told her. This matter mustn't be revealed to anyone.
"Just take it as my rambling."
"I just hope to be with you in every life."
Yan Ruyu hugged Zhao Shuning tightly.
Zhao Shuning slowly fell asleep.
In recent days, she had been waking up for only a very short time. After saying just a few words, she would always feel exhausted. Even if she forced her eyelids open, she would eventually be overcome by the overwhelming drowsiness.
This time...
Thankfully...
Because she saw Bu Ran again in her dream.
However, this Bu Ran still had white hair, just like in the previous dream.
Apparently, her appearance left disbelief in the depths of his pupils.
"I knew it was you."
This time, although he was excited, he didn't act rashly.
Zhao Shuning slowly walked closer.
Yan Ruyu grabbed her hand.
At this moment, it was spring, with all kinds of flowers in full bloom.
Zhao Shuning looked down and saw an endless ocean below.
But at this moment, the reflection in the sea was exactly what she looked like when she was Luo Feiyan.
"Bu Ran—"
Yan Ruyu said, "I knew it was you."
"I've found you. You were so cute when you were a child, but I lost you again, Ling'er."
There seemed to be regret on Yan Ruyu's face.
He continued, "She has exactly the same habits as you. No, I know she is you. When she looked at me with those innocent eyes and asked me if I wanted to eat purple rice dumplings under that city, in the desolate wilderness covered in snow, those eyes were so familiar. I knew it was you."
Zhao Shuning's heart sank.
Her world seemed to be filled with vitality at this moment.
But it was only for this moment.
Next, her world began to collapse.
Because the figure in front of her slowly blurred.
Then, she fell into boundless darkness.
She didn't know how much time had passed.
She heard Yan Ruyu's urgent cries in her ear. Moreover, her body seemed to be getting colder.
Besides, Zhao Shuning felt as if her body was surrounded by a beam of light.
Endless spiritual power was constantly pouring into her body.
Finally...
She opened her eyes again.
At this moment, Yan Ruyu's eyes were bloodshot. The man who always had a cleanliness fetish now had slightly messy hair.
Even his breathing had become much heavier.
Seeing Zhao Shuning open her eyes, Yan Ruyu slowly said, "Ling'er, how do you feel?"
"Bu Ran, what are you doing?"
Yan Ruyu withdrew his spiritual power and caught Zhao Shuning. Her body was still as cold as ice.
The Master said...
She had been in a coma for two years.
A lot had happened in these two years.
But when Zhao Shuning wanted to find out exactly what had happened, Yan Ruyu changed the subject.
Sensing that something was amiss, Zhao Shuning made an excuse that she was thirsty and wanted to drink the clear spring water at the foot of Qingyun Peak.
Because of Zhao Shuning's awakening, Yan Ruyu was in a much better mood and didn't think much about it. He told Bai Ze to stay and went to the foot of Qingyun Peak himself.
She stared at Bai Ze.
Bai Ze turned his head to the other side.
Zhao Shuning said, "Xiaobai?"
Bai Ze didn't say a word.
Zhao Shuning said again, "Even if you don't say it, I know."
Bai Ze looked back in surprise.
Zhao Shuning said, "Did something happen to the Ye Family?"
Bai Ze's expression wavered slightly, and Zhao Shuning knew she had guessed right.
"Xiaobai, tell me the truth."
Bai Ze said, "I'll go and have a look at the door."
After saying that, its figure disappeared in front of Zhao Shuning.
A sense of uneasiness flashed through Zhao Shuning's heart.
Her hand touched her Qiankun Pouch.
Suddenly, she thought of something. Relying on her usual connection with Hun Dun, she managed to summon it into the cave on Qingyun Peak.
When Hun Dun appeared...
It had changed a lot.
Seeing Zhao Shuning, its expression also changed a lot.
Then it prostrated on all fours.
Respectfully, it said, "Master."
Zhao Shuning said, "There's no need for such formalities between you and me. Get up quickly."
Hun Dun looked confused.
"Master, wasn't this rule set by you?"
"Is it Luo Qiu?"
Hun Dun nodded. Wasn't the master Luo Qiu? What did she mean by saying this?
"By the way, I've been feeling a bit dizzy lately and can't remember many things. Tell me in detail what major events have happened in these two years."
Although Hun Dun was puzzled...
It didn't refuse Zhao Shuning.
In these two years...
An organization in Loulan had risen rapidly.
And within a year, it had occupied many cities in Ruoqiang. Moreover, the leader was Luo Qiu.
Old Ye of the Qianji Kill had been in seclusion and cut off from the world. He still hadn't left seclusion.
So the situation of the Ruoqiang Marquis Mansion had become even more difficult.
First of all, Luo Hao had lost his right leg in the first battle with Luo Qiu. After the battle, he disappeared.
Ye Qingluan was okay. Luo Qiu treated her quite well and was now keeping her well in a courtyard in Loulan.
To put it nicely, she was being taken good care of. To put it bluntly, she was under house arrest.
As for the Hailing Kingdom, the current king of the Hailing Kingdom didn't focus on state affairs at all. He had handed many things over to the young prince, Xia Qingyan.
No, Xia Qingyan was now the recognized regent of the Hailing Kingdom.
According to those who knew the situation, since the young prince had narrowly escaped death two years ago, he had completely changed.
The elegant young man of the past was no longer there. Now, Xia Qingyan was the regent of the Hailing Kingdom. Moreover, he was now decisive in his actions and had handled the country's affairs in an orderly manner. The people of the Hailing Kingdom all praised him.
As for the king of the Cangwu Kingdom...
He had also married a woman this year.
The woman had no power or influence and came from the common people.
Gu Hanxun had made her a concubine. As for why she wasn't made a wife, some people said that the position was already taken.
The king of the Cangwu Kingdom had become much more approachable and hadn't implemented any tyrannical policies. The people were living and working in peace and contentment.
The Princess Wu Xuan of Dongzhou had suffered a lot of grievances and hardships in the first year. Fortunately, she was in a good mood and was no longer as arrogant and willful as before. Gradually, the Black General Dongfang Sheng had treated her much better.
But the Dongze Wilderness wasn't so peaceful.
Because the Dongze Wilderness was vast in terrain and not very powerful.
It had become the target of Loulan's invasion.
So far...
Five cities in the Dongze Wilderness had been lost.
In just two years, countless things had happened.
"Ruoqiang? The war in the Dongze Wilderness? Were they all started by Loulan?"
"Master, those were all your orders."
"No."
A chill came over.
Hun Dun looked up.
In front of him stood Bai Ze, exuding a cold aura.
"Leave."
"But—"
The space around Bai Ze was vibrating. In no time, Hun Dun couldn't bear the powerful air pressure and, following the summoning of the contract, its body disappeared again.